Let’s start with unpacking:

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• Carefully remove loose packing material until you find either a bundle of wrapped paper.

• Carefully unwrap the paper, try to keep the pant steady by removing the paper around it. 

• Carefully remove extra padding off the top and the bottom of the succulent. 

• As you know, the succulent needs to be planted in well-draining soil. 

• To let it distress and start establishing, try not to water the plant after potting for 3-7 days or until leaves get soft.

• Keep away from direct sunlight for about 3 days. 

 

Things to keep in mind:

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• Most succulents shipped are bare-root meaning roots are sparse, if any at all, and will need to be regrown.

• Succulents' colors may change. It all depends on the amount of light, water, and season.

• During shipping, the succulents may change color or break some leaves but will recover fast.

• Don’t throw away broken plants! You can replant them. Succulents are durable, and the majority of succulents started from cuttings. If the stem has broken off completely, allow it to dry for 1 week in the shade and replant it. If the stem is hanging, carefully cut off before drying.

• Some recently imported succulents won't have any roots due to import regulation by U.S. customs. To encourage rooting, provide appropriate substrate and light to your succulent, try not to water the plant after potting for 7-10 days or until leaves get soft.

Let’s start with unpacking:

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• Carefully remove loose packing paper until you find tubes with the COLEUS plant inside.

• Carefully remove the tape off the side to unwrap the plant.

• Carefully take the tape off the top of the pot to remove all cotton pads. Check for no tape left on the bottom of the pot that may accidentally cover the draining holes. 

• Check the soil for any signs of mold. If found, transplant coleus to new soil and monitor its well-being closely. If the original soil looks fine, do not repot coleus right away; give it 1-2 weeks to recover from shipping stress and acclimate to your home.  

• Keep the plant away from direct sunlight for a week.

• Water coleus with room-temperature water until it drains; remove any excess water from the saucer.

 

Things to keep in mind:

• Don’t worry if leaves are a little wilted; coleus is very forgiving and will bounce back fast with proper watering. 

• When you see the plant is ready to be transplanted to a bigger pot, make sure to place it lower inside the pot, so the bottom leaves nod is ⅛ inside the soil; this will encourage coleus to grow side branches for a bushier plant. 

• In late May, after the danger of cold weather passed, you can take coleus outside for its utmost glory.

• Remember to pinch the growing tips of the coleus back regularly, leaving 2-3 leaves nodes on the stem, to encourage branching and a bushy habit.

Let’s start with unpacking:

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• Carefully remove loose packing paper until you find tubes with the COLEUS plant inside.

• Carefully remove the tape off the side to unwrap the plant.

• Carefully remove the tape off the vial to detach it from the packaging tube. 

• DO NOT PULL A CUTTING OUT. To remove the cutting from the vial, carefully push the rubber lid up — do not pull the plant, only the lid itself. The lid should slide off the top of the vial but stay around the stem of the cutting.

• Using sharp scissors, nick the lid from the side towards the center opening, be careful to not damage the stem.

• Remove the lid from around the stem. Do not pul the cutting thru the opening in the lid, you'll damage roots and their nods.

• Add the cutting to your hydroponic setup or follow the instructions to root it if planning to plant it into the soil.

• Keep the plant away from direct sunlight for a week.

 

Things to keep in mind:

• Don’t worry if leaves are a little wilted; coleus is very forgiving and will bounce back fast with proper watering. 

• Remember to pinch the growing tips of the coleus back regularly, leaving 2-3 leaves nodes on the stem, to encourage branching and a bushy habit.

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If you choose to plant the cutting into the soil, you need to root it first:

• Once you unpack the cutting, place it in the water, so only the lower part of the stem is immersed. Preferably below the last leaf node. 

• Keep the cutting away from direct light until you see new roots starting to form. Make sure it's not in the drafty area as well.

• You can transplant the cutting into the soil once it develops at least 1/8" of roots. You can wait for longer roots if you prefer to plant the cutting with a larger roots system.

• When you see the plant is ready to be transplanted to a bigger pot, make sure to place it lower inside the pot, so the bottom leaves node is ⅛ inside the soil; this will encourage coleus to grow side branches for a bushier plant. 

• Coleus prefers well-draining soil, add perlite or vermiculite to increase the aeration of your mix.

Let’s start with unpacking:

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• If the seeds are sticking to a plastic packet, place the closed packer under cold running water for 2 sec. This will remove static electricity.

• Coleus seeds need light and warmth to germinate.

• Sow seeds on top of damp soil or seed starting mix, press them gently into the soil and do not cover.

• Spray the soil till it's moist.

• Place the pots on a heating pad or cozy windowsill to keep the temperature between 70ºF and 75ºF.

• Put seeds near a sunny window for the winter or grow lights if natural light is scarce.

• Cover the seeds with a transparent lid, plastic wrap or bag to create a greenhouse effect until you see the first two “seed leaves”, cotyledons.

• You wouldn't need to water your seeds when they are covered. Rich condensation on the lid/top would indicate that there's enough moisture inside. Lightly spray the soil, if you don't see enough condensation. 

• Once the first two “seed leaves” — cotyledons — are developed you can open the lid, wrap or bag and let the seedlings grow stronger.

• Don't forget to regularly check the soil, and water the seedlings if the soil gets drier.

• When your plants get two real leaves, gently transplant them into their own pots if they are not in individual cells.

• As plants develop multiple leaves and branches, pinch the growing tip to branch and stimulate growth.

• If you want to grow coleus outside, grow them inside through the winter as houseplants or in the greenhouse; and transplant them outside when the danger of frost is past and nighttime temperature is in the high 50s and 60s.

  • Plant in Shade, Partial Sun. Full Sun will cause leaf scorch.

  • Space 10-14" apart

  • Grows 12-14" tall by 10-12" wide

 

Things to keep in mind:

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• When you see the plant is ready to be transplanted to a bigger pot, make sure to place it lower inside the pot, so the bottom leaves nod is ⅛ inside the soil; this will encourage coleus to grow side branches for a bushier plant. 

• Remember to pinch the growing tips of the coleus back regularly, leaving 2-3 leaves nodes on the stem, to encourage branching and a bushy habit.

Let’s start with unpacking:

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• Carefully remove loose packing paper until you find tubes with the plant inside.

• Carefully remove the tape off the side to unwrap the plant.

• Carefully take the tape off the top of the pot to remove all cotton pads. Check for no tape left on the bottom of the pot that may accidentally cover the draining holes. 

• Check the soil for any signs of mold. If found, transplant the plant to new soil and monitor its well-being closely. If the original soil looks fine, do not repot the plant right away; give it 1-2 weeks to recover from shipping stress and acclimate to your home.  

• Keep the plant away from direct sunlight for a week.

• Water the plant with room-temperature water until it drains; remove any excess water from the saucer.

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For the care tips and tricks specific to the plant you've purchased, type the plant name in the search field above. Each plant details page provides care information to get you started.

Let’s start with unpacking:

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If the seeds are sticking to a plastic packet, place the closed packer under cold running water for 2 sec. This will remove static electricity.

 

For the care tips and tricks specific to the plant you've purchased, type the seeds name in the search field. Each seed details page provides care information to get you started.